Lizzaraga has served all three levels of local government for the last 3 1/2 years working on the basic person and political rights and fair and free elections. He has been appointed by the Yolo County Board of Supervisors, the Woodland school board and the Woodland City Council to serve on each of their citizen advisory committees for re-districting for elected representation.

"Lizzaraga is modeling some of what is best about our community and our country -- citizens being active, informed and engaged in democracy to effect real positive change of which we can all be proud," according to the league.

The Woodland Tree Foundation has been chosen for this award for their urban tree planning and education efforts. The Foundation has become the voice of the community in the value of trees for the city -- they help us preserve the City of Woodland's motto which is the "City of Trees."

On its website, the foundation states that since its founding in June 2000 volunteers have planted 3,085 trees. They not only plant trees but they have volunteer "tree waterers" who make sure through their weekend efforts the trees reach maturity and contribute to lowering carbon dioxide and generally improving the environment.

Community activist Ford and charter member of the Woodland League has been chosen for her continuing contributions to the community.

"She clearly exemplifies the model citizen who is active in her community because she cares deeply for keeping the residents informed of the issues and possible solutions to ensure a better community," according to the league.

Within two months of moving to Woodland, she became the Woodland Welcome Wagon Hostess, then the Downtown Coordinator, then elected a trustee for Woodland Joint Unified School District, founding member of the Woodland Tree Foundation and president of the Yolo County Historical Society, among other activities.